El Cajas National Park
Description:
This is a high altitude ecosystem also known as paramo. The area covers 28,500 hectares and it features valleys with 232 lagoons. Among the most important ones can mention: Lagartococha, Osohuaycu, Mamamag, Taitachungo, Quinoascocha, La Toreadora, Sunincocha, Cascarillas, Ventanas and Tinguishcocha. There is a trail for hiking around this scenery.
- Latitude: 2º46'58''S
- Longitude: 79º13'24''O
- Altitude: 3936
- Location City: Cuenca
- Photographer: Fabián Villagómez
- Address: Vía Colectora Cuenca - Puerto Inca, Azuay